Party photos of the week: Toronto Raptors honour Nelson Mandela
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Laura Serra

Special to The Globe and Mail

Published
Friday, Jun. 27, 2014 12:56PM EDT

Last updated
Friday, Jun. 27, 2014 1:01PM EDT

The Toronto Raptors wore their philanthropic hats last Thursday night at a star-studded benefit to honour Nelson Mandela. Team president and general manager Masai Ujiri, along with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, hosted the event that brought out local athletes DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry and Amir Johnson as well as actor Danny Glover and NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo, who was recognized for his lifelong contributions to peace and prosperity in Africa. The evening featured a collection of performances that celebrated the life and legacy of the former president of South Africa, including songs by Aloe Blacc and Lorraine Klassen. In total, the evening raised more than $325,000 for the Giants of Africa and Nelson Mandela Foundation. parties@globeandmail.com

Thompson Egbo-Egbo at Madiba, an evening honouring Nelson Mandela.(TOM SANDLER FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL)

Tokyo Sexwale, former prisoner and best friend of Nelson Mandela's, Sello Hatang, Nelson Mandela Foundation and Anant Singh, Producer, Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom.(TOM SANDLER FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL)

Carrie Martin and Aion Clarke.(TOM SANDLER FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL)

Jay Khetia and Shernee Chandaria.(TOM SANDLER FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL)

Tokyo Sexwale, Wolf Blitzer and Sello Hatang.(TOM SANDLER FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL)